BECOME A VOLUNTEER

CHECK YOURSELF BEFORE YOU WRECK YOURSELF

MAKE A DONATION SUPPORT THE CAUSE

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Welcome! The Melanoma Awareness Project of the Desert (MAP) is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization that was founded to raise awareness about skin cancer and practicing safe sun habits in the Coachella Valley. Please use our website as a resource to learn more about MAP, skin cancer and safe sun habits. The first step towards change is awareness.

William LAVIN

MAP Founder and President

LEARN SAFE SUN HABITS

WEAR SUNSCREEN

ALWAYS wear a broad spectrum sunscreen with a SPF 30 or higher! Apply sunscreen 30 minutes before going in the sun.

Thank you to our sunscreen sponsor OCEAN POTION

WHAT WE DO

ABOUT US

The Melanoma Awareness Project (MAP) of the Desert is an educational outreach program for local middle and high school student. MAP is a community service project that teaches students about early detection of melanoma through self-screening and practicing safe sun habits. We are looking for volunteers to help us spread our important message.